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LJ51 YMW

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,889 mi
Last recorded72,889 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YMW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 72,889 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear coil spring corroded

exhaust corroded

front and rear number plate water damaged

n/s wing mirror cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre age cracking

Fail 29 Sep 2015 72,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear coil spring corroded

exhaust corroded

front and rear number plate water damaged

n/s wing mirror cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre age cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2014 61,799 miles

front and rear number plates water damaged

n/s wing mirror cracked

Fail 3 Oct 2014 61,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear number plates water damaged

n/s wing mirror cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2013 53,687 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear tyre deteriated

Pass 10 Sep 2012 52,378 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear tyre deteriated

Fail 10 Sep 2012 52,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear tyre deteriated

Pass 19 Sep 2011 49,618 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 46,590 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2009 43,136 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 42,039 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 39,740 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 36,390 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 36,390 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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LJ51 YMW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 90,711 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ51 YMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ51 YMW registered?

LJ51 YMW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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